Developmental biology, polymorphism and ecological aspects of Stiretrus decemguttatus (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae), an important predator of cassidine beetles

Paleari, Lucia Maria

doi:10.1590/s0085-56262013000100012

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“…They exhibit a plethora of anatomical and behavioural characteristics which make the group an interesting model for evolutionary and ecological questions. Examples of these features include a variety of feeding habits (Weirauch et al ., 2019), aposematism (Paleari, 2013), exaggerated sexual traits (McLain, 1981) and parental care (Requena et al ., 2010). However, evolutionary studies addressing these topics are practically unfeasible with pentatomids due to the absence of phylogenetic hypotheses for major groups.…”

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Phylogeny of the stink bug tribe Chlorocorini (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae) based on DNA and morphological data: the evolution of key phenotypic traits

Genevcius

Greve

Koehler

et al. 2021

Systematic Entomology

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Pentatomidae is the third largest family of true bugs, comprising over 40 tribes. Few tribes have been studied in a phylogenetic context, and none of them have been examined using molecular data. Moreover, little is known about the evolution of key morphological characters widely used in taxonomic and phylogenetic studies at multiple levels. Here, we conduct a phylogenetic study of the tribe Chlorocorini (Pentatominae) combining 69 morphological characters and five DNA loci. We use the inferred phylogeny to reconstruct the evolution of key morphological characters such as the spined humeral angles of the pronotum, a dorsal projection on the apices of the femora and characters of male genitalia. We provide solid evidence that the tribe as currently recognized is not monophyletic based both on DNA and morphological data. The genera Arvelius Spinola and Eludocoris Thomas were consistently placed outside of the Chlorocorini, whereas the remaining genera were found to form a monophyletic group. We also show that nearly all morphological diagnostic characters for the tribe are homoplastic. The only exception is the development of the hypandrium, which contrary to expectations for genital traits, showed the slowest evolutionary rates. In contrast, the most rapidly evolving trait is the length of the ostiolar ruga, which may be attributed to selection favouring anti‐predatory behaviour and other functions of its associated scent glands. Lastly, we also provide a preliminary glimpse of the main phylogenetic relationships within the Pentatomidae, which indicates that most of the included subfamilies and tribes are not monophyletic. Our results suggest that the current subfamily‐level classification of Pentatomidae is not adequate to reflect its evolutionary history, and we urge for a more complete phylogeny of the family.

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Phylogeny of the stink bug tribe Chlorocorini (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae) based on DNA and morphological data: the evolution of key phenotypic traits

Genevcius

Greve

Koehler

et al. 2021

Systematic Entomology

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“…Schouteden (1907b) demonstrated that Westwood's work had priority. Sherborn (1922Sherborn ( -1932 attributed the date "1840" to all taxa published by Germar in the fifth volume of the Revue entomologique (pages 121-192); most modern catalogues of Heteroptera list Germar's work with the date 1838 (e.g., Rolston et al 1993;Schuh 1995;Aukema & Rieger (eds) 1995-2013Rolston et al 1996;Cassis & Gross 2002;CoreoideaSF Team 2018;Dellapé & Henry 2018). Recently, Nagel & Schmidlin (2014: 97) stated a precise date (21 November 1838) for taxa newly described between pages 1 to 224 of the fifth volume.…”

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Revision of the African shieldbug genus Afrius Stål, 1870 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae)

Roell

Lemaître

Webb

2019

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The African shieldbug genus Afrius Stål, 1870 is revised. Cantheconidea migratoria Distant, 1913 and A. williamsi Miller, 1952 are proposed as junior synonyms of A. (Subafrius) flavirostrum (Signoret, 1861) whereas Canthecona marmorata Dallas, 1851, Canthecona annulipes Dallas, 1851 and A. rubromarginatus Bergroth, 1903 are proposed as junior synonyms of A. (Afrius) purpureus (Westwood, 1837) based on the general morphology and genitalia of the species. The three valid species, viz. A. (Subafrius) flavirostrum, A. (Afrius) kolleri Schouteden, 1911 and A. (Afrius) purpureus, are redescribed with details of male and female genitalia morphology, and a lectotype is designated for A. (Afrius) kolleri. A key to identify the species as well as an update of the geographical distribution for each species are provided, including new records for A. (Afrius) purpureus.

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“…The intraspecific color variation is a feature present in some bugs of the superfamily Pentatomoidea and can be expressed in nymphs and adults (Schwertner et al 2002, Sánchez-Soto et al 2004, Campos et al 2007. Among adults, the condition is observed in drab bugs such in the wellknown green stink bug, Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758) (Pentatomidae) (Harris et al 1984, Esquiavel et al 2018 and frequently observed among species that exhibit bright and/ or aposematic coloration, as in Pachycoris torridus (Scopoli, 1772) (Scutelleridae) (Sánchez-Soto et al 2004), in Catachantini (Pentatomidae) species such as in the genus Arocera Spinola, 1837 (Rider 1992), and in many Asopinae (Pentatomidae) species (Thomas 1992, 1994, Paleari 2013 . Among the possible biological roles of this condition, the defensive behavior, sexual selection, type of food and diapause have been studied so far, which directly influences the systematic studies on these taxa (Please, replace this citation by Schwertner et al 2002, Souza et al 2012, Musolin & Saulich 2018; however, the intraspecific color variation is not yet well understood in stink bugs.…”

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Morphology of Immature Stages, Chromatic Polymorphism of Adults and Natural History of Oplomus catena (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae)

2019

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The predatory stink bugs are well known by their behavior, but the knowledge of the immature morphology and their natural history are scarce. Studies on predatory stink bugs are important to better understand their evolution and their use as biological controllers. Here, we describe the morphology of egg and the five nymphal instars of Oplomus catena (Drury, 1782), using optical and scanning electron microscopy. In general, O. catena immatures are very distinctive from other Asopinae species already studied. The egg is black, with short aero-micropylar processes and similar to those described for Stiretrus species. The nymphs can be diagnosed by the abdominal plates very large and bright blue. The color polymorphism of adults is fully illustrated, and four color patterns are proposed. The natural history of the species is described based on field and laboratory observations. The known prey of the species is reviewed and new preys are reported. The morphological and biological traits here described are discussed in order to better understand the biological role of predatory stink bugs.

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Developmental biology, polymorphism and ecological aspects of Stiretrus decemguttatus (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae), an important predator of cassidine beetles

Cited by 8 publications

References 29 publications

Phylogeny of the stink bug tribe Chlorocorini (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae) based on DNA and morphological data: the evolution of key phenotypic traits

Phylogeny of the stink bug tribe Chlorocorini (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae) based on DNA and morphological data: the evolution of key phenotypic traits

Revision of the African shieldbug genus Afrius Stål, 1870 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae)

Morphology of Immature Stages, Chromatic Polymorphism of Adults and Natural History of Oplomus catena (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae)

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